Pictured are Marg Everett, Hazel Russell and Teri Russell on behalf of the Swilly Sisters’ Shed presenting €1.370, the proceeds of the group’s recent Swim in Pink fundraiser to Maeve Fegan of the National Breast Care Institute, Galway. Back in October swimmers and dippers donned their best pink swimming outfits and took to the cold […]
Dark days for public lighting in rural areas
By Chris Ashmore A CALL for more public lighting in isolated communities has come from Cllr. Denis McGee who believes that along with a lack of footpaths, this is impacting on the safety and wellbeing of people in these areas. However, despite his representations current policy firmly favours public lighting in urban rather than rural […]
25th edition of Creeslough View magazine launched
THE 25th edition of the Creeslough View was launched in the Creeslough Day Centre on Saturday night with a large crowd in attendance. Once again, the publication celebrates the history of Creeslough and its people with some wonderful articles, photos and features which are sure to be of interest. Speaking at the launch Marie Duffy […]
€5m to be spent on Active Travel Projects
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By Chris Ashmore AN estimated €1.5 million will be paid to contractors for works on the controversial Active Travel Project between the Hospital Roundabout and Knocknamona Roundabout in Letterkenny next year. It is also estimated that there will be an allocation of €3.75 million to be spent in 2026 on the Letterkenny Traffic Management and […]
Yellow wind warning for Donegal
A YELLOW wind warning will come into effect in the county at 4pm today. Strong to gale-force winds will result in difficult travel conditions, with debris and loose objects posing a risk. The warning will remain in place until 6am tomorrow.
Weather: Windy day ahead with outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be windy and cloudy for a time with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, along with patchy mist and some hill and coastal fog. A band of more persistent rain will spread from the west this morning and early afternoon followed by drier and brighter conditions with sunny spells. The rest of the day […]
‘Social media companies have failed to self-regulate for far too long’ – MEP
Midlands North West MEP Nina Carberry has welcomed the European Parliament’s overwhelming support for her proposal to create a robust, EU-wide age verification system to protect children online. The backing follows a Parliament vote on a report setting out new measures to make online services safer for children, to which Ms Carberry tabled several key […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, November 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paul McSorley, 61 Lawnsdale, Navenny, Ballybofey The death has occurred of Paul McSorley, 61 Lawnsdale, Navenny, Ballybofey. Paul will be lovingly missed by his wife Fiona; his sons Chad (Aoibhinn), Dean, and Luca (Amy); his parents Patrick and Kathleen; his brothers and sisters Martin, Patricia, Christopher, and […]
Killing of Donegal man in 1973 to be raised in the Dail
Deputy Pearse Doherty will be speaking with the Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee in the Dáil at 10am tomorrow morning regarding the 1973 killing of Donegal man Michael Leonard. Mr Leonard from Pettigo was shot dead by the Royal Ulster Constabulary on May 17, 1973 near the Donegal-Fermanagh border at Brookhill, Letter, in County […]
Man arrested following ‘Day of Action’ on drugs
A ‘Day of Action’ has taken place in the Donegal Division in the Milford and west Donegal areas. Searches under warrant (Misuse of Drugs Act) were carried out. Checkpoints and immigration inspections were conducted at various locations in the greater Milford area. A number of drug related offences were detected. One male was arrested in […]